Hong Kong public holiday destination guide – where to fly and how to make the most of your days off in 2020
A new year means a new calendar of public holidays – make the most of the government’s mandatory days off and enjoy breaks in Japan, Vietnam and Mongolia with our ultimate getaway guide
Make the most of Hong Kong’s public holidays by booking up a break to remember. We’ve matched some of this year’s key days off with some top destinations, to give you the easiest, most exciting, breaks imaginable.
Lunar New Year: Saturday, January 25 – Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Tokyo, Japan
Lunar New Year may almost be upon us, but amazingly there’s still availability to head to the ultra-modern and gloriously traditional Tokyo. Ever changing, choose to step back into the past with temple hopping and centuries-old performing arts, or go futuristic with shopping, gaming and cocktailing.
Stay: The Palace Hotel Tokyo is a sprawling metropolis of comfort and luxury. Make this your base, enjoy lunch with sumo wrestlers and get an introduction to Japanese dining etiquette.
Good Friday: Friday, April 10 – Easter Monday, April 13, 2020
Hoi An, Vietnam
A great long weekend destination, Hoi An is ideal for those looking for both beach and culture. Wander the charming ancient streets sampling the local street food, shopping as you go, then get your endorphins racing with a bike ride through the rice paddy fields, or feel the sand in your toes at China Beach.
Stay: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai offers a wealth of activities, three swimming pools and – get this – a sunglasses cleaning service, cold towels and ice cream delivery.
Chengdu, China